Damage to the Brain from Interuption of It’s Own Blood Supply

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occurs in the left brain the body may experience communication problems and paralysis. It can affect their abilities to to understand information and express it. Aphasia can affect the ability to read, write, and deal with numbers. Apraxia is difficulty with motor programming and coordination of speech muscles. Some signs and symptoms of a stroke may include sudden numbness or weakness in the face or leg, especially on one side of the body. They might start to have sudden confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech. They will start to have trouble seeing as well as having trouble walking.

Certain lifestyle factors and medical conditions can speed up your risk for having a stroke. Lifestyle factors such as diet, drinking alcohol,taking drugs,smoking and how active you are can affect your risk. The medical conditions can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atrial fibrillation. As we age arteries become harder and narrower. Blood clots usually form in areas where the arteries have become narrowed by fatty deposits.

The different types of treatment options are based on the type of stroke that has occurred. For instance with a Ischemic Stroke, the goal of the treatment is to restore blood flow to the brain as soon as possible. Physical therapy can help stroke survivors regain strength, coordination, balance, and control of movement. Occupational therapists or rehabilitation nurses can help stroke survivors relearn some of the skills they will need to care for themselves after a stroke. Rehabilitation nurses may help stroke survivors manage their personal care, such as bathing and washing.They can also help with therapy to regain continence (control of bladder and bowel movements) after a stroke. Occupational therapists may help stroke survivors relearn how to do activities such as preparing meals, cleaning the house, and driving.